Come bird with longtime avian enthusiasts Ian Buzby, Michael Hanley, and Ted Kuklinski (a past president of Newton Conservators) at Dolan Pond and see migrating warblers, thrushes, and other newly arrived colorful residents. The trip leaders have collectively recorded over 300 eBird sightings at this rich habitat.
In addition to being a Newton eBird hotspot (https://ebird.org/hotspot/L2829294/bird-list) this nine-acre conservation area is home to the vernal pools that herons, wood ducks, turtles, and frogs frequent. The terrain includes accessible wooded paths and a boardwalk. Bring binoculars if you have them. Children and beginners are welcome. Meet near 76 Webster Park, WestNewton, and park around the inner Webster Park circle. Depending on number of participants, we may break up into smaller groups. Pre-registration is encouraged to help us plan and to be notified in case of cancellation due to bad weather.
As of Friday evening, the walk is ON. The temps are expected to be about 50 from 8-10 am. Unfortunately, the forecast is for wet weather on Saturday but with the heaviest in the later afternoon. And often the weather changes from the prediction – it’s New England! We expect to be there on Saturday morning and will be birding even if showering a bit. If you are coming, have footwear that can stand getting a little moist and consider a poncho or small umbrella just in case, and a hat or cap. A lot of birding can be done by ear. Nice weather for ducks may bring out the resident wood ducks or the recent mallard babies. Use your judgment in the morning. A steady hard rain may cancel the walk.
Trip Contact: Ted Kuklinski (tkuklinski@aol.com; 617-763-3470)
Bookings
This event is fully booked.